Animals & Kate

These animals were captive bred in the UK and the ones which are used for handling were chosen for their good temperaments and robustness. Some animals are only used for display and discussion, such as the tarantulas and scorpion. Tarantulas should not be handled as they are very easily injured and even killed if dropped.

Simba, Ripple & friends Giant African Land Snails		Taco, Chilli & Pepper Female Corn Snakes
Harry, Hannah & friends Giant Madagascan Hissing Cockroaches		Trinny Chilean Rose Tarantula
Myrtle & friends Giant Millipedes		Susannah Chaco Golden Knee Tarantula
Dave & friends Death Head Cockroaches		Claws Imperial Scorpion
Twiglet & friends Giant Thorny Stick Insects		Bob Bearded Dragon
Bertie Blue Lop Rabbit		Bongo Bertie's friend, but prefers to stay at home!

No specific animal can be guaranteed due to unforeseen circumstances such as moulting, weather conditions, journey distance, etc. If there is a specific animal that you would or would not like to attend, please let me know on booking and I’ll do my best to accommodate! In particular, Bob & Bertie only make limited appearances.

Conservation expedition to a rainforest reserve in Sulawesi, Indonesia

in 2000

Education Officer in two zoos and a local authority recycling scheme (pictured with Perkins the Brazilian tapir at Blackpool Zoo).

Work experience at the BBC Natural History Department in Bristol (including a day filming lemurs with Steve Leonard!)

Set up MiniMonsters in 2004 in order to develop an ethical business and a local, affordable service.

Finalist at the East of England Gala for the Shell LiveWIRE Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2005

University Certificate (Masters level) in Education for Sustainability, London South Bank University, 2006

MiniMonsters supports the World Land Trust, a locally based, international conservation charity that takes real action to secure threatened ecosystems.

I actively source sustainable materials from local suppliers and my passion for wildlife and the environment is something that shines through in my presentations.

Other local involvement: Organiser of Thrill the World Bungay 2007 - a global record attempt dancing Michael Jackson's Thriller, Waveney Light Opera Group (next show Treasure Island, April 2008), Beccles & Bungay Riding Club